Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@6400 353 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,313 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,883 kg | 1,624 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 76 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 996 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 0 mm | 917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 658 mm | 0 mm | 658 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 116 L | 190 L |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |